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• 1 Introduction

• 1.1 What's the point of arguing?

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• Why are arguments essential?

  First, arguments because they help to find out which arguments are useful and which not. Second, we use arguments to help explain and defend our conclusion (derived from well-supported reasons).

• 1.3 Outline of this book

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• Why do the authors start with short arguments?

  1. Because short arguments are part of our day to day life (common) 
  2. Because long arguments are mostly an extension of shorter arguments
  3.  Because they illustrate common argument forms and mistakes best

• 2 Short arguments some general rules

• 2.1 Resolve premises and conclusion

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• What is the first step in making an argument?

  Determine what you're trying to prove

• 2.2 Unfold your ideas in a natural order

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• What is a good example order to write an argument?

  Begin with stating the conclusion and after you build your premises. Each sentence should prepare the way for the next one. For a natural flow.

• 2.3 Start from reliable premises

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• Why is it important to use reliable premises

  You need to be able to adequately defend your premises, your conclusion will be weak when your premises are weak

• 2.5 Build on substance, not overtone

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• What is essential in your argument?

  You should have concrete evidence, don't let emotions get in the way.

• What is essential in listening to an argument?

  Try to understand what the other person beliefs, even if you don't agree.

• 2.6 Use consistent terms

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• How should you structure your arguments?

  Be consistent in your structure, don't change it in each sentence. -> Jesus's famous Beatitudes
  But don;t forget about the flow of your argument 

• 3 Arguments by example

• 3.1 Introduction

• What is the foremost requirement of examples in arguments?

  That they are accurate

• 3.4 Background rates are often crucial

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• What is the third rule of example use?

  Background rates are often crucial